monocardian (Meaning)

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monocardian (a.)

Having a single heart, as fishes and amphibians.

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monocardian (n.)

An animal having a single heart.

Synonyms & Antonyms of monocardian

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monocardian Sentence Examples

  1. The monocardian heart of a fish has only one atrium and one ventricle.
  2. Monocardian creatures, like hagfish, have a simplistic circulatory system.
  3. In embryonic development, the monocardian heart is the precursor to more complex hearts with multiple chambers.
  4. Monocardian vertebrates have a reduced cardiac output compared to their more advanced counterparts.
  5. The monocardian zebrafish is a valuable model organism for studying heart development and function.
  6. Fossil evidence suggests that monocardian hearts evolved from even simpler structures, such as pulsating vessels.
  7. The monocardian lungfish has a unique respiratory system adapted to its semi-terrestrial lifestyle.
  8. Scientists are investigating the potential of monocardian stem cells for regenerative medicine applications.
  9. The monocardian heart exhibits remarkable plasticity, capable of adapting to changing physiological demands.
  10. Monocardian animals play a crucial role in understanding the evolutionary history and diversity of vertebrate hearts.

FAQs About the word monocardian

Having a single heart, as fishes and amphibians., An animal having a single heart.

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No antonyms found.

The monocardian heart of a fish has only one atrium and one ventricle.

Monocardian creatures, like hagfish, have a simplistic circulatory system.

In embryonic development, the monocardian heart is the precursor to more complex hearts with multiple chambers.

Monocardian vertebrates have a reduced cardiac output compared to their more advanced counterparts.